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Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD

(Dr. Keun-Heng Huo, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (2010)
Professional interests include: minimally invasive surgery, spinal arthritis, lumbar laminectomy, and more.
31920 Del Obispo Street Suite 170
San Juan Capistrano, CA

Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD is a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA specializing in spine surgery, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD is affiliated with Saddleback Medical Center, Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center, Greater Newport Physicians, MemorialCare, Orange Coast Medical Center, Huntington Beach Hospital, MemorialCare Medical Group and Edinger Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians.

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Office Locations

Huntington Beach Hospital

18035 Brookhurst Street Suite 1200
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(949) 691-3131
(949) 940-8311
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Greater Newport Physicians

31920 Del Obispo Street Suite 170
San Juan Capistrano, CA
(949) 691-3131
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Greater Newport Physicians

9940 Talbert Avenue Suite 202
Fountain Valley, CA
(949) 691-3131
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Some issues Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

  • Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
  • Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
  • Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
  • Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
  • Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

spine imaging
spine X-ray
X-rays

In 2013, Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD had a list price for spine imaging, spine X-ray, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD for Medicare patients.

closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture 14
doctor visit 12
hospital care 39
inpatient care 39

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD.

Gender
Male 82
Female 88
Age
From 65 to 74 60
From 75 to 84 58
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 28
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 42
Dementia 25
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD for Medicare patients.

closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture 36
decompression surgery 14
doctor visit 72
hospital care 76
inpatient care 76
nerve procedures 14
spinal procedures 48
X-rays 21

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD.

Gender
Male 79
Female 89
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 144
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 41
From 75 to 84 54
85 and over 45
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 26
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 38
Dementia 24
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 38
doctor visit 196
hospital care 13
injections 38
inpatient care 13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD.

Gender
Male 53
Female 87
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 70
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 59
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 54
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 28
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 33
Dementia 18
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA during 2018 were X-rays, spinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 17
doctor visit 224
hospital care 25
injections 17
inpatient care 25
spinal procedures 26
X-rays 26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD.

Gender
Male 66
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 67
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 95
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 75
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 33
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 29
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 43
Dementia 19
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 150
hospital care 38
inpatient care 38
spinal procedures 16
X-rays 16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD.

Gender
Male 47
Female 95
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 47
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 77
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 46
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 33
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 42
Dementia 23
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 90
hospital care 22
inpatient care 22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD.

Gender
Male 25
Female 72
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 65
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 25
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 38
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 44
Dementia 31
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 206
hospital care 19
inpatient care 19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD.

Gender
Male 39
Female 100
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 29
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 93
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 42
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 43
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 42
Dementia 28
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 259
hospital care 24
inpatient care 24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD.

Gender
Male 61
Female 125
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 65
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 95
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 71
From 75 to 84 77
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 44
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 41
Dementia 18
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 231
hospital care 23
inpatient care 23
spinal procedures 12
X-rays 12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD.

Gender
Male 62
Female 108
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 58
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 90
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 39
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 48
Dementia 15
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and injections.

aspiration 27
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture 25
decompression surgery 14
doctor visit 160
hospital care 31
injections 27
inpatient care 31
nerve procedures 14
spinal procedures 25
X-rays 18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD.

Gender
Male 57
Female 97
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 63
Non-Hispanic White 53
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 57
85 and over 8
Less than 65 4
65 to 74 52

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 32
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 41
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Cancer 8
Dementia 22

Education & Training

Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 2010. He completed residency at Brown University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (2010)

Residency: Brown University Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saddleback Medical Center
Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center
Greater Newport Physicians
MemorialCare
Orange Coast Medical Center
Huntington Beach Hospital
MemorialCare Medical Group
Edinger Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Stryker Corporation $11,005 XIA
$2,410 		THORACO-LUMBAR
$1,580 		ES2
$1,312 		ACCULIF
$1,252 		SPINEJACK
$1,131 		Other
$3,320
Spineart USA Inc $4,127 Perla TL
$1,000
$3,127
Medtronic USA, Inc. $2,181 CD HORIZON
$1,001 		INTELLIS
$965 		N'VISION
$123 		KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty
$73 		PRESTIGE
$20
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. $1,956 Spine
$1,295 		Mobi-C
$595 		ROI C
$38 		Mobi C
$28
Globus Medical, Inc. $1,541 RISE
$670 		CREO MIS
$354 		Altera
$322 		CREO
$80 		ELSA
$80 		Other
$35
Other $2,160 Spine
$564 		XLIF
$427 		Construx Mini PTC spacer system
$116 		VIPER
$113 		EXPEDIUM
$108 		Other
$831
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $10,899
Food and Beverage $6,689
Consulting Fee $4,000
Grant $1,000
Education $382

Biography

Dr. Keun-Heng Huo is a specialist in hand surgery, spine surgery, and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Fountain Valley, CA and San Juan Capistrano, CA. His areas of expertise include lumbar laminectomy, lumbar fusion, and degenerative disc disease. He is affiliated with Huntington Beach Hospital, Orange Coast Medical Center, and Greater Newport Physicians. Dr. Huo graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine and the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Dr. Huo (or staff) is conversant in Spanish, Korean, and Japanese.

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